Playing on an Uneven Field
Subtitle: Essays on Exclusion and Inclusion in Sports
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9781476677149
Subjects: Sports for women; Sports, social aspects
Description: We expect sports to be fair and equal - everyone who tries out has a chance to play and everyone who plays hard has a chance to win. But is that really true? In reality, female athletes are paid far less than their male counterparts. Youth sports often cost too much for many families to participate in. African American athletes continue to face discrimination both on and off the field. Adaptive sports are considered to be only for those with disabilities. But there are signs of progress as sports organizations try to promote equality and fairness. This study explores the intricacies of inclusion and exclusion in sports. --Provided by publisher.